Hancock County bridge closed Tuesday for inspection

Hancock County bridge closed Tuesday for inspection

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SNEEDVILLE (WATE) - A highly-traveled bridge in Hancock County is shut down for an inspection on Tuesday.

The inspection of the Kyles Ford Bridge is expected to be complete by 3:00 p.m.

In November, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the bridge would be shut down for repairs. C

losing the bridge would have meant a 90-minute detour for some drivers.

However after people voiced their concerns, TDOT announced a new bridge will be built and the old Kyles Ford Bridge will remain open during construction.

The new bridge is expected to be under contract by the end of 2012.

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